IT - Cloud Operations Specialist

Syensqo is all about chemistry. We’re not just referring to chemical reactions here, but also to the magic that occurs when the brightest minds get to work together. This is where our true strength lies. In you. In your future colleagues and in all your differences. And of course, in your ideas to improve lives while preserving our planet’s beauty for the generations to come.

Job overview and responsibilities

Join us at Syensqo, where our IT team is gearing up to enhance its capabilities. We play a crucial role in the group's transformation—accelerating growth, reshaping progress, and creating sustainable shared value. IT team is making operational adjustments to supercharge value across the entire organization.

Here at Syensqo, we're one strong team! Our commitment to accountability drives us as we work hard to deliver value for our customers and stakeholders. In our dynamic and collaborative work environment, we add a touch of enjoyment while staying true to our motto: reinvent progress.

Come be part of our transformation journey and contribute to the change as a future team member.

We are looking for: 

As the Cloud Operations Specialist, you will play a pivotal role in establishing the new Cloud environment for Syensqo as well as the transformation of the existing on-premises ecosystem. This is a unique opportunity to architect and shape the future of our cloud infrastructure.

We count on you for:
 

• Overseeing and managing cloud infrastructure (such as AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and services to ensure optimal performance, availability and security
• Monitor and optimize cloud resources to manage costs and improve efficiency, working hand-in-hand with FinOps Manager
• Ensuring the implementation and maintenance of backup, recovery and failover strategies
• Manage daily cloud operations, monitoring, incident response with a team of cloud engineers and production support engineers
• Collaborate with IT Product managers, service owners and application owners to resolve operational issues with the team of cloud engineers
• Ensure security and compliance are maintained by CISO and remediations are well implemented in a timely manner with the team of cloud engineers
• Identify areas for process improvements and automation to increase efficiency and reduce manual workloads
• Work with senior management to develop and implement a long-term cloud strategy aligned with business goals
• Assess new cloud technologies and service offerings and recommend improvements or migrations when needed
• Ensure documentation is maintained for cloud infrastructure, processes and security protocols
• Provide regular reports on cloud system performance, incidents and compliance status
• Present metrics and performance reports to executive management, highlighting key accomplishments and areas for improvement

Education and experience

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related field. Master's degree or relevant certifications would be a plus.
• Minimum of 5+ years of experience in cloud operations or cloud infrastructure management, preferably in a multinational complex setting, with 2+ years in a leadership role
• Proven track record of successfully designing and implementing Cloud strategies for large user bases.
• Experience in managing complex technology migrations and lifecycle management.
• Project management skills to plan and execute cloud-related projects, ensuring they are delivered on time and within budget
•  Agile or other project management methodologies experience is a plus
• Strong proficiency in designing, validating and implementing Cloud solutions (AWS/Azure/GCP)
• Working knowledge of DevOps and CI/CD principles, practices and tools (e.g. Gitlab)
• Working knowledge of containers and orchestrations (e.g. Docker, Kubernetes)
• Strong understanding and working knowledge of Cloud networking and security patterns
• Experience with code versioning systems such as Git, CI/CD frameworks and scripting languages (bash, Python, Typescript)

Cybersecurity Expertise: 

• Understanding of cybersecurity principles, best practices, and frameworks. 
• Knowledge of encryption, identity management, access controls, and other security measures within cloud environments.

Skills and behavioral competencies

• Result orientation, influence & impact
• Empowerment & accountability
• Team spirit, building relationships, collective accountability        
• Strong leadership capability, executing as appropriate in the areas of responsibility
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to explain technology solutions in business terms, establish rapport and persuade others

Language skills

English

What’s in it for the candidate

• Be part of and contribute to a once-in-a-lifetime change journey 
• Join a dynamic team that is going to tackle big bets
• Have fun and work at a high pace

About us

• Syensqo is a science company developing groundbreaking solutions that enhance the way we live, work, travel and play. Inspired by the scientific councils which Ernest Solvay initiated in 1911, we bring great minds together to push the limits of science and innovation for the benefit of our customers, with a diverse, global team of more than 13,000 associates. Our solutions contribute to safer, cleaner, and more sustainable products found in homes, food and consumer goods, planes, cars, batteries, smart devices and health care applications. Our innovation power enables us to deliver on the ambition of a circular economy and explore breakthrough technologies that advance humanity.
• At Syensqo, we seek to promote unity and not uniformity. We value the diversity that individuals bring and we invite you to consider a future with us, regardless of background, age, gender, national origin, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, ability or identity. We encourage individuals who may require any assistance or accommodations to let us know to ensure a seamless application experience. We are here to support you throughout the application journey and want to ensure all candidates are treated equally. If you are unsure whether you meet all the criteria or qualifications listed in the job description, we still encourage you to apply.